Continuum versus kevlar

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B&W unveils new Diamond 800 series

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Continuum

Continuum versus kevlar

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The biggest change to the new range is the new speaker material the company calls Continuum. Given that most B&W technologies trickle down to their more affordable ranges you should expect to see this metallic fabric in its other speaker designs in the coming years.

B&W unveils new Diamond 800 series

Sterling Sound

B&W Diamond 805

B&W Diamond 802 D3

Continuum

Continuum versus kevlar

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B&W's head of engineering Stuart Nevill demonstrates the benefits of Continuum versus the company's traditional Kevlar material. He says there is less breakup in the audible range which leads to less distortion.